MHProNews has learned that attendance at the 2013 Louisville Show rose a stunning 1.337% vs. the 2012 totals, according to preliminary numbers released by Michele Middleton of the Show Ways Unlimited. Middleton stressed that filters must be run to gauge the exact tallies in all categories, but that the initial reports are typically quite accurate. By attendee category, the initial report reads as follows:

• Builder/Developer – 188
• Community Manager – 301
• Installer – 79
• Retailer – 799
• Total 1,367

The above represents a rise in every category over 2012. It should be noted that since attendees can only sign up in one category, some land lease community owners/managers – for example – may elect to sign up as retailers or builder/developers.

Comments from those at the show and a more in depth Show related report can be found at the links below.

• MH Phoenix Rising, a special Industry in Focus Report.
• Brave New Beginnings.

(Image Credit: LouisvilleManufacturedHousingShow)